Irvine Locality Partnership

19th March at 4pm at Fullarton Community Hub, School Lane, Irvine

Business

Item Subject Ref Officer Pg No

1. Welcome and Apologies Cllr Burns

2. Action Note Review the action note and deal with any outstanding items

Action Note enclosed

Kenny Hankinson

3. Locality Partnership Membership

Consider applications received and agree Community Representative and Interim Community Representative appointments

Application forms to be tabled

Jim McHarg

STANDING AGENDA ITEMS

3. Locality Plan Receive briefings from working groups:

• Improve Opportunities forEmployment and the economy

• Deliver a range of early and effectiveinterventions that help improve MentalHealth and Well-being

• Increase residents sense of being ableto influence and control the decisionsthat matter to them and theircommunity

Verbal updates

Sylvia Mallinson

Donna Fitzpatrick

Scott Gunion

4. Locality Co-ordinator Update Receive update on activities

Report enclosed

Elaine Baxter

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OTHER BUSINESS – TO INFORM LOCALITY PLANNING

5. HSCP Locality Forum Update Receive update on progress

Verbal update

Fiona Thomson

6. Locality Youth Forum Update Receive update on recent work

Verbal update

Elaine Baxter

7. Poverty Conference Receive update on North Ayrshire Poverty Conference and consider what can be done locally

Background report available on website

Verbal update

Jim McHarg

OTHER BUSINESS – DECISION REQUIRED

8. Grants Consider grant applications Report to

be tabled Jim McHarg

9. Street Naming (i) Consider street naming request(ii) Agree to prepare list of potential future

street names

Reports enclosed

Jim McHarg

10. AOCB Cllr Burns

11. Date of Next Meeting 19th June 2018 4pm at Fullarton Community Hub

Cllr Burns

Distribution List

Marie Burns – Councillor (Chair) Scott Gallacher – Councillor Shaun Macaulay – Councillor Ian Clarkson – Provost/Councillor John Easdale – Councillor Angela Stephen – Councillor Louise McPhater - Councillor

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Robert Foster – Councillor Margaret George – Councillor Christina Larsen - Councillor Kenny Hankinson – Senior Lead Officer Jim McHarg – Lead Officer Scott Gunion – Community Council Janice Murray – Interim Community Representative Vacancy – Interim Community Representative David Mann – Interim Community Representative Annie Small – Community Representative Donna Fitzpatrick – Community Representative Vacancy – Community Representative David Dunlop – Community Representative Sylvia Mallinson – Community Representative (Vice Chair) David Bell – Community Representative (Co-opted) Fiona Thomson - HSCP Barbara Connor – Third Sector Interface Rod Anderson – Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Jim McMillan – Police Scotland Elaine Baxter – Locality Co-ordinator

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Meeting: Irvine Locality Partnership

Date/Venue: 18 December 2017 - Fullarton Community Hub, Irvine at 4.00 p.m. Present: Councillor Marie Burns (Chair)

Provost Ian Clarkson Councillor John Easdale Councillor Robert Foster Councillor Scott Gallacher Councillor Christina Larsen Councillor Shaun Macauley Councillor Louise McPhater Jim McHarg, Lead Officer, North Ayrshire Council Scott Gunion, Irvine Community Council David Mann, Interim Community Representative Annie Small, Community Representative Donna Fitzpatrick, Community Representative Sylvia Mallinson, Community Representative (Vice-Chair) David Bell, Community Representative Fiona Thomson, HSCP Elaine Baxter, Community Education Locality Co-ordinator Diane McCaw, Committee Services, North Ayrshire Council

In Attendance: Amanda McFarlane, Irvine Community Council Tristan Lindsay, Irvine Community Council

Apologies: Kenny Hankinson, Senior Lead Officer, Scottish Fire and Rescue Rod Anderson, Scottish Fire and Rescue Jim McMillan, Police Scotland Janice Murray, Interim Community Representative

ACTIONS No. Action Responsible 1. Welcome and Apologies

The Chair welcomed those present to the Irvine Locality Partnership meeting and introduced Scott Gunion, the new Chair of Irvine Community Council.

Apologies for absence were noted.

2. Action Note

The action note from the meeting held on 4 September 2017 was approved, subject to the addition of Councillor Easdale’s apologies. The action note was discussed with the following points raised:-

Health and Social Care Partnership Locality Forum Update This item would be considered as part of the main Agenda.

Diane McCaw

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Locality Youth Forum Update This item would be considered as part of the main Agenda.

Community Learning and Development Strategic Plan The Locality Partnership noted that consideration would not now be given to a separate Community Learning and Development Plan as the Locality Partnership’s own Plan now incorporates part of the CLD Strategic Plan.

Street Naming This item had been deferred from the last meeting and will be picked up in the New Year with consideration to be given to the principle of street naming.

Jim McHarg

3. Locality Plan

A draft Irvine Locality partnership plan was circulated which listed the 5 priorities as follows:-

• Improve opportunities for Employment and the Economy;• Deliver a range of early and effective interventions that help improve

Mental Health and Well-being;• Increase residents sense of being able to influence and control the

decisions that matter to them and their community;• Address a number of local issues regarding Parking, Traffic and Public

Transport (not for consideration at today’s meeting); and• CLD Strategic Learning Foundation Plan (Statutory Requirement which

will be in all LP Plans)

The draft plan highlighted links with the Health and Social Care priorities, partnership working, potential improvement projects, timescales and funding opportunities. The Locality Partnership considered the first 3 priorities and discussed ways to progress key issues.

It was agreed that the following 3 Working Groups be established to prioritise projects, including participation from the wider community into these groups, with membership as follows:-

Improve Opportunities for Employment and the economy Lead Officer – Sylvia Mallinson David Mann Scott Gallagher Louise McPhater Marie Burns

Sylvia Mallinson

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Deliver a range of early and effective interventions that help improve Mental Health and Well-being Lead Officer – Donna Fitzpatrick Fiona Thompson Amanda McFarlane Shaun Macauley Robert Foster David Bell Annie Small Tristan Lindsay

Increase residents sense of being able to influence and control the decisions that matter to them and their community Lead Officer – Scott Gunion John Easdale Ian Clarkson Christina Larson

Donna Fitzpatrick

Scott Gunion

4. Locality Co-ordinator Introduction and Update

Jim McHarg introduced Elaine Baxter, Community Education Worker, who will be the Locality Co-ordinator, and outlined Elaine’s role in delivering the Locality Plan.

5. Community Investment Fund

Jim McHarg reported on the funding of £754,000 available to support the delivery of local priorities in Irvine.

The report outlined the criteria and process for submitting any proposal, grant eligibility and assessment of projects.

It was acknowledged that the Action Plan required to be finalised in order to identify proposals.

It was agreed that Jim McHarg and Elaine Baxter will meet with the Lead Officers of the 3 Locality Plan Working Groups to go through the process in terms of any proposal prior to the first meeting of the Locality Partnership of the New Year.

Jim McHarg/ Elaine Baxter

6. Grants

Jim McHarg reported on grant applications received in respect of the Nurturing Excellence in Communities Fund and the Irvine Common Good Fund. Councillor Easdale declared an interest in the grant application from Irvine and District Pipe Band.

The Partnership agreed the following awards:-

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Nurturing Excellence in the Community: North Ayrshire Open Art Exhibition £1,000 North Ayrshire Darts Academy £1,000 North Ayrshire Battalion (BBs) £ 272.50 Springside Parent and Toddlers Group £ 900.23 Irvine Community Council £1,000 (subject to receipt of

relevant paperwork) Irvine and District Pipe Band £1,000 (group to present on

community engagement and charging policy prior to any future application)

Towerlands Baby and Toddler Group £ 394.37 (towards equipment only)

Sew Lovely £ 954.54 5th Irvine Brownies £1,000

Irvine Common Good Input No award T.C. (individual) No award Jim McHarg

7. HSCP Locality Forum Update

Fiona Thomson provided an update on the priorities and actions identified by the HSCP Locality Planning Forum, which included information on:-

• Elaine Baxter joining the group;• Developing community plans with the CPP;• Information about the ‘What Matters To You Day’;• A talk from Allister Reid, Allied Health Professional within the HSCP; and• A talk from a Carers Representative which had resulted in Libraries no

longer charging Carers if they have their books.

Fiona advised that arrangements could be made for a talk on Mental Health to be provided to the Working Group if required.

Noted.

8. Locality Youth Forum Update

Elaine Baxter reported on the work being done by the Irvine Neighbourhood Youth Forum including:-

• Creation of a Youth Forum toolkit which is due for completion in March2018;

• Work with partners on the Year of the Young People Youth Festival 2018to attract funding for locality activities;

• Campaign Trail update;• Redburn Management Committee award of £1000 from North Ayrshire

Youth Bank for new resources; and

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• Completion of the Youth Festival Evaluation and next steps. Theevaluation report will be emailed out to all representatives.

Councillor Clarkson requested that an update be provided on what is happening in terms of the young people moving over to the Redburn Centre.

Noted.

Morna Rae/ Jim McHarg

Jim McHarg

9. Date of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Irvine Locality Partnership will take place on 19 March 2018 at 4pm in the Fullarton Community Hub.

Meeting ended at 6.10 p.m.

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Irvine Progress Report

December 17 – February 18

The journey so far

Irvine Locality Partnership action plan update:

Computer classes for 40 places being provided within Towerlands Community Centre and Fullarton Community Hub. 68 people have engaged adult learning team for support CV writing, job applications, interview skills, universal credit updates etc. Computing for employment class/confidence building being delivered within employability hub. Locality mapping exercise – range of learning opportunities available across locality – working document. Vineburgh Community Engagement event – 21.03.18 information will be used to review and amend locality plan Learner Voice meeting arranged for March – locality coordinator will feedback to ILP.

Employment and the

economy

Update Fullarton Employability Hub open Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Irvine Job Club operates Monday 12-2pm, Tuesday 1-3pm and Thursday 10.30-12.30am. Activity Agreement participants attending employability hub each Friday. Computing for employment class 05.02.18 – 19.03.18 = 15 participants Confidence building for employment class 06.02.18 – 27.02.18 = 10 participants ECDL class 04.01.18 – 29.03.18 = 11 participants Highlights 93 engagements have received information and support with Job searches, universal credit applications, one-to-one support CV and applications and classes. ILP Employability Sub Group met on 21.02.18 Risks Not inclusive for everyone within Irvine locality due to location and transport cost

Imminent Key Actions - due by next report Job clubs to move into wider neighbourhood areas of Irvine on a rotational basis to be inclusive and accessible for all.

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Irvine

Progress Report

December 17 – February 18

Mental Health

Update Mind your health toolkit launched in November 2017. Packs have been distributed into schools and a range of services. Toolkit being delivered in youth groups across locality encouraging positive health and well-being.

Highlights ILP Mental health sub group met on Monday 26th February 2018.

Imminent Key Actions – due by next report Fiona to arrange for stats to be shared with sub group and Scott from HSCP to deliver a presentation to sub group. Fiona will share what is available within Irvine. Sub group to identify any gaps.

Traffic and parking

No update

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Irvine

Progress Report

December 17 – February 18

Influence and sense of control

Update Locality Coordinator in partnership with NAC Planning department facilitated LDP2 using place standards. Consultation took place with Irvine Community Council on areas for new housing development in Irvine. Budget mandate exercise carried out to local groups within Irvine locality during December and feedback provided to Engagement & Participation Officer. ILP has 2 community rep vacancies – 1 community rep and 1 interim community rep deadline has been extended for another week. Vineburgh Community Centre hosting a community engagement event on Wednesday 21st March. Place standards being used on the day, conversation café, volunteer opportunities and digital engagement. Information from the day will be shared with ILP as this was one of the community centre’s identified within ILP action plan. Survey monkey “What matters to you in Vineburgh has been distributed on social media. CLD staff to support community PB event promoting around locality in April commencing Tuesday 17th April. Utilising mobile youth centre within Irvine Town Centre. Drop in sessions suggested for Irvine Libraries and within Irvine Mall.

Highlights Locality coordinator attended Fairer Food reference group and ideas sought for Irvine locality weekend food provision. Bruce McMaster – Food Development Worker engaging with a range of partners. Meet regularly with ILP Chair to discuss best way forward to support sub groups moving forward. YPB – voting took place from 02.02.18 – 08.02.18. Support was provided to local community, schools and services within the locality. 15 groups received funding from Irvine YPB and a total of £14,358.00. 1835 valid votes, with 4998 candidate preferences.

Imminent Key Actions – due by next report Influence and sense of control sub group due to meet on Monday 12th March 2018.

For further information contact: Elaine Baxter, Irvine Locality Coordinator, ebaxter@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, 01294 313 593 or 07814418453

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Locality Partnership: Irvine

Date: 19 March 2018

Subject: New residential development at Crompton Way, North Newmoor, Irvine

Purpose: Decide Street Names for the new development.

Background

The developer of the above site has contacted this department requesting new street names for the development.

The Council has a statutory obligation under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 to give a name to each new street built within the Council area, and this name, along with street numbers, becomes the postal addresses.

An outline plan of the development is available as an appendix.

At this stage, the development requires 4 new street names.

Key Points for Locality Partnership

A proposed numbering layout plan is available as an appendix.

Action Required by Locality Partnership

Choose 4 new street names for the development.

For more information please contact: Lisa Dempster or Kirsty Gee, Planning Technicians, 01294 324319, snn@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Completed by: Lisa Dempster and Kirsty Gee

Date: 13 March 2018

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Locality Partnership: Irvine

Date: 19 March 2018

Subject: Street Naming

Purpose: To Create a Bank of Potential Future Street Names

Background

The Locality Partnership is periodically asked to propose and agree new street names. The timing of these requests can tie in with the Locality Partnership meeting schedule so allowing discussion at the Locality Partnership meeting. However they can also arise between quarterly meetings. When this happens consultation takes place by email, outwith the meeting structure.

There are time pressures associated with this process as an agreed street name is needed before the Royal Mail can allocate a postcode, and consequent services be put in place.

North Ayrshire Council Planning check all suggestions for suitability, including avoiding using a street name more than once across North Ayrshire and grouping similar sounding names to the same general area. They will look favourably on street names that have a connection with the local area, wider area or North Ayrshire as a whole. Streets can be named after local prominent figures, historically important events or features relating to the development area.

Key Points for Locality Partnership

It is proposed that the Locality Partnership devises a list of potential street names for future use. These could be names for use anywhere within Irvine, or specific to an area. This list could be drawn upon when a street naming request arises, and would help streamline the street naming process.

Locality Partnership members could consult more widely to input to this list, potentially considering local heritage that they would like to recognise.

Once devised it would be shared first with NAC Planning to check for suitability and then Locality Partnership members for comment.

Action Required by Locality Partnership

The Locality Partnership is asked to agree this proposal, engage with the local community over potential street names and feedback suggestions to the Community Planning Team (communityplanning@north-ayrshire.gov.uk).

For more information please contact: Morna Rae, Community Planning Team Leader, mrae@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Date: 9th February 2018

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